The Dual Challenge of Genetically Modified Crops for the Environment and Farmers Rights
description: The potential environmental benefits of genetically modified (GM) crops are accompanied by worries about ecological dangers and the degradation of farmers' rights. The relationship between genetically modified crop technology, environmental sustainability, and seed sovereignty laws is critically examined in this chapter. Certain genetically modified features may result in biodiversity loss, soil degradation, and genetic contamination, even though they can help minimize pesticide use and increase climate resistance. Furthermore, traditional farming methods are frequently undermined by the spread of intellectual property regimes, which restrict farmers' capacity to share and conserve seeds. Diverse socio-legal results are illustrated by case studies from Africa, the USA, and India, exposing a gap in global governance. To guarantee that GM technologies are in line with ecological integrity and farmers' autonomy, the chapter advocates for a multifaceted policy framework that balances innovation and justice, encourages participatory regulation, and funds interdisciplinary research. 2026 by IGI Global Scientific Publishing. All rights reserved.
creator: Pandey, Ananya
source: Cases on AI-Driven Talent Economy and Human Capital;pp.427-448
publisher: IGI Global
date: 01-01-2026
rights: Restricted Access; Hardcopy may be available in the library
relation: ISBN: 979-833733869-9; 979-833733867-5;
language: English
type: Book chapter
coverage: Pandey A., Christ University, Bangalore, India